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Bala Sundri Temple

Established in the year 1573, Bala Sundri Temple is located in Trilokpur, Himachal Pradesh. Trilokpur stands stoic on an isolated hillock, at an elevation of approximately 430 m and is home to an opulent temple dedicated to Goddess Mahamaya Bala Sundri which lures lakhs of pilgrims and visitors from all parts of Northern India with a majority of people coming in from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Bala Sundari Temple has great religious significance and it lies 17 km from Nahan and about 6 km from Kala Amb which provides the passageway to Nahan from bordering Haryana state. Easily accessible by road, this temple is famous for its fairs and festivals. Pilgrims look forward to participating in the Navratri fairs which take place in the months of April and October. During this period, thousands of devotees can be seen thronging the premises of the temple offering their reverences to the Goddess and enjoying the festive ambience.

Trilokpur is named after the three Shakti temples located in the area. These temples depict the various faces of Goddess Durga. The main temple is the abode of Bhagwati Tripur Bala Sundri and depicts the childhood façade of the deity. The other temples are dedicated to Bhagwati Lalita Devi and Tripur Bhairavi respectively and are located in close vicinity of the main temple.

A huge colorful gate welcomes all pilgrims to the renowned temple of Bala Sundari. This gate is located at a distance of 1 km from the main center or Shaktipeeth. En route to the main temple, tourists can also worship at Dhyanu Bhakt Temple. Most pilgrims prefer to leave their vehicles at this gate and walk up to the temple singing hymns and prayers dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Pilgrims visiting Bala Sundari Temple also flock to a natural cave temple of Lord Shiva here. This cave temple contains geographical formations of stalactites and stalagmites and overlooks the ruins of the baradari (audience hall) and palace of Lehna Singh Majitha the governor of Kangra valley during the reign of the Sikhs.

As legend goes, a fierce battle was fought between foes of a Mughal general named Ghulam Quadir Rahilla and local Rajputs. It is believed that just when the Rajputs were succumbing to a humiliating, a divine lady appeared on the scene and transformed their defeat into a resounding victory. The temple of Bala Sundri was built to commemorate this victory of Rajputs.

Best Time To Visit

Trilokpur, located in the Rewari district of Himachal Pradesh, has a semi-arid and dry climate. Tourists visiting this part of the country experience mean minimum and maximum temperatures ranging from 6 °C to 41 °C.

• Winters in Trilokpur are cold and dry with temperature charts showing single digits, which often dip to zero degrees during peak winters. Natives prefer to stay indoors during harsh months of late December and January. Weather is pleasant in early November and in later weeks of February-April.
• Pilgrims on their way to Bala Sundari Temple also like to experience lush green terrains in the rainy months of July to September. With average rainfalls hovering around 553 millimeters, Trilokpur is at its best during this period.
• Summers in the region can be hot and dry and pilgrims should avoid visiting Trilokpur in the months of May and June.

Bala Sundari Temple is best visited in the months of Aashwin (Sept/Oct) and Chaitra (March/April) when festivities of Navratri add a lot of zeal and fervor in the ambience of its premises. Surroundings reverberating with chants of Goddess Durga and songs sung in her praise enchant pilgrims coming all the way from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

Hotels Near Bala Sundri Temple

Yatri Niwas

Yatri Niwas, located near Temple Bala Sundari is equipped with modern accessories to make the stay of pilgrims comfortable. The hotel boasts of twenty affordable and well furnished AC rooms which overlook the Shivalik hills of Trilokpur. Pilgrims and visitors can avail refreshments and meals at nominal rates within the premises of the Yatri Niwas.

Trilokpur Sarai

This comfortable multistoried Sarai has over twenty VIP rooms and 60 ordinary rooms which are available at very nominal rates. The rooms have attached bathrooms and other essential amenities for the comforts of the pilgrims.

Hotel Grand Riveria

Situated at N.H.72, Near Bata Bridge in Paonta Sahib, the Grand Riveria is one of the finest hotels near Nahan which lies 23 km away. The accommodation facilities provided here are clean, spacious and affordable. The hotel has both lodging and boarding facilities and is oft visited by travelers on their way to Bala Sundari temple.

How To Reach

Air Route

The nearest airports to Nahan are located at Chandigarh and Dehradun. Tourists and pilgrims travelling from from Leh, Delhi and Amritsar choose to fly to Chandigarh which is about 100 kms away from Bala Sundari Temple.

Dehradun is well connected by road to Nahan--which is located at a distance of 65 km from the heart of the city. Regular taxis ply between these airports and Nahan and provide easy means of communication for domestic as well as international travelers visiting the region.

Rail Route

Tourists desirous of availing rail facilities to Nahan, usually get off at Kalka, Chandigarh, Ambala or Barara. The railway stations in these cities/towns are well connected by road to the temples in Trilokpur. Some tourists prefer to travel by train to Yamunanagar and then onwards to Nahan. There are various trains ferrying to and fro from these locations.

Located at a distance of 64 kms from Nahan, Ambala is the closest railway station in the area. Ambala is well connected by highways to most cities in India. Regular train services from Delhi to Ambala help tourists travel from the Capital city of India to the divine temple of Trilokpur.